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Pro Brewing Equipment & Accessories for the Perfect Shot
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items I spent years spending $6 on mediocre lattes at chains. Then I fell down the rabbit hole of home brewing. I realized that making coffee is a science and an art form. This list is my refined coffee bar setup. From the machine that drives the process t...
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The Extraction (The Machine)
Consistency is King
Drinking in Style
The Extraction (The Machine)
You can't fake good espresso. I invested in reliable gear that gives me temperature stability and pressure control, so the coffee never tastes sour or bitter.
Why I Love This: If you don't have a built-in grinder, this is the one to get. It’s widely known as the "entry-level king." I love it because it’s simple to adjust—just twist the hopper. It grinds fluffy, consistent coffee for espresso or French Pres...
Encore™ ESP
Why I Love This: Coffee oils are gross and ruin the taste of your shot over time. This powder is essential. I "backflush" my machine with it once a week. It dissolves all the gunk inside the valves that I can't see. The coffee tastes immediately clea...
Cafiza Powder
Why I Love This: This is the most beautiful object in my kitchen. Even if I'm making an Americano (adding hot water to espresso), I use this. The gooseneck spout gives me perfect control over the water flow. The dial allows me to set the temperature ...
Stagg EKG Electric Kettle | Stagg Pro & Pro Studio - Fellow
Consistency is King
Great coffee isn't luck; it's math. I use these tools to measure and distribute the grounds so that every shot tastes exactly the same.
Why I Love This: Eyeballing your coffee doesn't work. I weigh my beans (18 grams in) and my liquid (36 grams out) on this scale. It’s minimalist, invisible until you turn it on, and has a built-in timer. It fits perfectly on the drip tray of my machi...
Coffee Scale
Why I Love This: This looks like a torture device, but it’s the secret to smooth coffee. It’s a handle with thin acupuncture needles. I use it to rake through the coffee grounds to break up clumps before I tamp. It prevents "channeling" (water shooti...
WDT Espresso Distribution Tool Stirrer 0.35
Why I Love This: Oxygen kills coffee beans. This canister has a plunger lid that pushes all the air out with a satisfying "swoosh" sound. It keeps my beans fresh for weeks instead of days. It looks sleek on the counter and hides the ugly bags the cof...
AirScape Kilo Coffee Storage Canister
Drinking in Style
The vessel changes the experience. I threw away my chipped mugs and upgraded to ceramics and glass that hold heat and feel great to hold.
Why I Love This: These cups are stunning. They have a hidden parabolic slope inside that helps lift the crema to the top, making latte art easier to pour. The double wall keeps the coffee hot but the outside cool to the touch. They stack perfectly on...
Monty Milk Art Cups | Fellow® Official Store
Why I Love This: When I drink straight espresso, I use these. They are shaped like wine glasses but for coffee. You swirl the espresso to cool it down and release the aroma. It makes drinking a shot feel like a tasting experience rather than just a c...
PROPEL Double Walled Espresso Glasses with Thin Rim
Why I Love This: If you want to pour latte art (hearts and rosetta leaves), you need a sharp spout. Cheap pitchers have round spouts that dump milk too fast. The Fellow Eddy has a fluted spout that gives me total control over the flow. The open handl...
Eddy Steaming Pitcher | Fellow® Official Store